Excessive absenteeism is defined as three (3) or more spells of absenteeism in any ninety (90) day period. 1  First offense-written counseling and warning that continued excessive absenteeism will lead to subsequent disciplinary action. No-fault: Absences are considered no-fault.. 2  No attempt to classify an absence as excused or unexcused is attempted. 3  Each employee is allowed a certain number of days off from work, at their discretion.
The railroad was a prominent factor in the development of Ocilla and Irwin County in the late 19th and early 20th century, with multiple railroads bearing the name of the town.
The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 303,442. Its county seat is Ocala. Marion County was created in 1844. The county is named after General Francis Marion of South Carolina, a guerilla fighter and hero of the American Revolutionary War. Many of the early settlers of Marion County were from South Carolina.